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Junior Planning Night

Junior Planning Night. GCHS Student Services Department January 13, 2014. Agenda. Counselor Introductions Accessing Counseling Information Graduation Requirements Registration for 2015 College Placement Test Planning For After High School Tech School Opportunities in Collier County

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Junior Planning Night

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  1. Junior Planning Night GCHS Student Services Department January 13, 2014

  2. Agenda • Counselor Introductions • Accessing Counseling Information • Graduation Requirements • Registration for 2015 • College Placement Test • Planning For After High School • Tech School Opportunities in Collier County • Community College Opportunities • Four Year Colleges and Universities • Selecting a College • What Colleges are Looking For • Florida State Universities • College Application Process and Timeline • ACT/SAT College Admissions Tests • Financing Your Education • Bright Futures • Other Thoughts • Recruiters, resume, NCAA Clearinghouse

  3. GCHS Counselors Cindy Giles (Dept. Chair) Do- F Lyndsey Dombroski A- Di Heather Minsker G – L Connie Perrin M-Re Deb Wessman Ri– Z

  4. Guidance Web Page The Student Services department strives to keep parents, students and teachers informed of high school counseling information through the following: www.gulfcoastsharks.com

  5. Guidance Information Classroom presentations to all students in all grade levels through the History classes (November 18-21, 2013) Four Parent Nights throughout the school year Information packet for new students/parents Handouts in the School Counseling Office GCHS Web Page GCHS Newsletter

  6. Graduation Requirements Class of 2015 • Required Credits: 24 • English 4.0 • Math 4.0 • Science 3.0 • Social Science 3.0 • Practical/Performing Art 1.0 • HOPE 1.0 • Elective Credits 8.0 • Earn a 2.0 unweighted GPA • Complete one on-line course • Testing Requirements: • Pass the 10th Grade FCAT • Pass Algebra I EOC • Take Geometry EOC

  7. Graduating with Scholar Designation • Complete Standard Diploma requirements and: • Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Statistics or an equally rigorous course • Science: must pass Biology EOC, 1 credit in chemistry or physics. 1 credit in a course = rigorous to chemistry or physics. • Social Studies: Pass U.S. History EOC (Even if you have passed the AP U.S. History exam you must take and pass the U.S. History EOC) • Foreign Language: 2 credits same foreign language

  8. Graduating with Merit Designation • Standard Diploma Requirements and: • Earn one or more industry certifications. • GCH Currently Offers: • Auto CAD (Depuy) • Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop (Thiewes and Roop) • Certified Medical Assisting and Administrative Assistant (Ellard) • Food Handler (Snead) • *Certifications subject to change. See guidance for up to date information

  9. Things to Consider While Choosing Your 12th Grade Courses Strength of Senior Year Schedule Choose the most academically rigorous schedule which is relevant to your college/career plans. Take advantage of AP and Dual Enrollment/Early Admission Options. Choose your courses wisely.

  10. Planning for After High School: Which is best for you? Tech School Community College/New State Colleges Four Year Colleges and Universities

  11. Tech School Programs: Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology Computer and Business Technology: • Accounting Operations • Computer Systems Technology • Legal Administrative Specialist • Medical Administrative Specialist • PC Support Services Personal and Human Services • Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts • Cosmetology • Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC) • General Educational Development (GED) Transportation and Industrial • Automobile Service technology • Aviation Maintenance Technology • Marine Service Technology Health Science • Dental Assisting • Massage Therapy • Medical Assisting • Certified Nursing Assistant • Phlebotomy • Practical Nursing • Surgical Technology • IV Therapy • New programs • Pharmacy Tech • Vet tech

  12. Edison State College Bachelor Degree Programs • BAS in Secondary Education • Math • Biology • BS in Elementary Education • BS in Nursing • BAS in Supervision Mgt

  13. Community Colleges(State Colleges) • 28 Community Colleges in Florida • 52 Campuses • Serve over 900,000 students • 67% enrolled in AA transfer Program • 33% enrolled in AS & certificate program

  14. Community Colleges • Why Attend A Community/State College? • Open access/close to home • Quality Instruction at low cost • Low student/instructor ratios • Small Classes • Instructors with primary Focus on Teaching • Flexibility in Scheduling

  15. Four Year UniversitiesSelecting A College • Do Your Research • Visit the Colleges-Attend Open Houses • Meet With College Recruiters at GCHS • Attend College Fairs • View College Websites • Read Fiske Guide, US News and World Report, Ruggs etc. • Read Student and Local Newspapers • Determine if you fit the admissions profile

  16. What Colleges are Looking For • Standardized Tests • Strength of your high school academic program (including the senior year) • Recalculated GPA • Difficulty of classes • Improvement • Consistency • Extra curricular activities

  17. Selecting a College Size-Large, Cost-what are my cost limitations? Medium or small Faculty/Student Ratio Rural or Urban-city scene or suburban? Location-out of state, close to home Campus-campus life, dorms, food, activities, athletics, Greek life Majors

  18. Let’s take a look at the Class of 2013 There were 458 students in the graduating class of 2013.

  19. UWF FSU UNF FAMU UF UCF USF NCF FAU FGCU FIU State University System Total: 295 • Florida State University 33 • University of Florida 28 • Florida A & M University 0 • University of South Florida 12 • Florida Atlantic University 11 • University of Central Florida 28 • University of West Florida 1 • Florida International University 3 • University of North Florida 3 • Florida Gulf Coast University 81 • New College of Florida 0 • Edison State College 95

  20. State Universities /Community Colleges in Florida 295 Private Colleges/Universities in Florida 64 Out of State College/Universities 62 United State Armed Forces 10 Full time work 27 Total 458 TOTAL 458

  21. Florida Four Year State Universities • Minimum Admission Requirements • Graduation From an Accredited High School • 18 Core Academic Credits • SAT or ACT Scores • Specific Requirements (GPA, Test Scores & Essays) vary From College to College

  22. State University System Matrix • CollegeMR GPAMR SATMR ACT • FGCU 3.07-3.73 1450-1680 20-24 S 3.03-3.58 S 1410-1630 S 20-23 • FSU 3.6-4.2 1750-1970 26-30 S 3.3- 3.9 S 1630-1850 S 23-28 • UF 4.1-4.4 1870-2100 28-32 S 3.8-4.2 S 1640-1910 S 24-29 • USF 3.51-4.12 1090-1290(CR + M) 23-28 530-620(W) S 3.17-3.66 S 1010-1140(CR + M) S 21-24 • MR= middle range • S = summer

  23. College Application Process Select up to 5 colleges and visit websites to obtain college application procedures-most colleges require/prefer online applications. Get Started on college visits now. You should begin the application process this summer. Update your resume. Teachers and counselors require a resume in order to write a letter of recommendation. Complete a form through data entry to request an official transcript for each college application. Once an official transcript has been sent to a college, NO SCHEDULES WILL BE CHANGED

  24. College Application Process College Application Time Line State Universities Admissions and Application Process

  25. College Application Time Line Spring of Junior Year Prep for the SAT/ACT Take SAT/ACT Write Resume Identify 4-6 Colleges of Interest Contact / Visit Colleges Summer before Senior Year Obtain Applications online Write Essays Finish up volunteer hours needed

  26. College Application Time Line Fall of Senior Year Complete Applications Send transcripts from GCHS Student Services Office Retake SAT/ACT If Needed

  27. College Application Time Line • Spring of Senior Year • Complete FASFA (after Jan 1, 2015) • Complete Bright Futures Application (after Dec 1st ,2014) • Retest SAT/ACT if Needed. • Scholarship assembly( February 2015)

  28. Registering for the SAT/ACT Preparing for SAT/ACT tests is essential. Remember to include the GCHS Code when registering for the SAT/ACT : 101540 Included in your registration fee you may send your score report to four colleges. After you test there is a $10.00 charge for each score report.

  29. Out of State and Applications • Some colleges are using Send.edu applications • Common Applications • The “Common App” (CommonApp.org) is currently accepted by over 450 colleges and universities; many of these are private schools.  The idea was to make the admissions process more uniform and save students time in entering the same information over and over. • Boston University, University of Michigan etc.

  30. SAT Test Date Test Deadline Late Fee Mar. 8, 2014 SAT I 02/07/14 02/21/14 May 3, 2014 SAT I 04/04/1404/18/14 June 7, 2014 SAT I 05/09/1405/23/14 www.collegeboard.com

  31. ACT Test Date Test Deadline Late Fee Feb. 08, 2014 ACT 01/11/14 01/20/14 Apr. 12, 2014 ACT 03/07/14 03/21/14 Jun. 14, 2014 ACT 05/09/14 05/21/14 www.act.org

  32. SAT I & SAT II • SAT 1 (Reasoning Test) • Standard SAT exam (most students take) SAT II (Subject Area Tests) • Only required at very competitive schools or for entry into very select programs of study • Majority of students do not take • Not sure? Check with the admissions of the school where you are applying

  33. SAT /ACT Prep Resources A+ Skills Tutoring Service (254-9807) Club Z Standardized Test Help (775-5227) Edison College SAT/ACT Prep (cwewald@edison.edu) Florida Gulf Coast University (590-7906) Joe Hemrick English & Reading hemricjo@collier.k12.fl.us Math Works (591-2468) Princeton Review (1-800-2-REVIEW) Review Cards (1-402-727-8378) Sylvan Learning Center (643-3779) March2success.com

  34. CCPS Free SAT/ACT Preparation Study Island Username : student number Password: Month/ day of birth

  35. ACT/SAT RESOURCES Princeton Review Books The College Board Real SAT’s Baron’s SAT Prep www.number2.com www.testu.com www.ACT.ORG www.COLLEGEBOARD.com

  36. Bright Futures Scholarships • Florida Academic Scholarship • 3.5 BF CORE GPA • 100 Hours Community Service • 1290 SAT , 29 Composite ACT • Florida Medallion • 3.0 BF GPA • 75 hours Community Service • 1170 SAT, 26 Composite ACT

  37. Florida Gold Seal • 3.0 Gold Seal BF GPA • 30 hours Community Service • Complete 3 Sequential Technical Classes with a 3.5 GPA • SAT: 440 Math, 440 Verbal • ACT: 18 Rdg, 17 Eng, 19 Math *Bright Futures Scholarship Program is subject to Legislative Change.

  38. Bright Futures Core GPA • Recalculated GPA: Core Academic Courses only. • The higher grade for the required English, Math, Science, Social Science and Foreign Language will be used to calculate the core academic GPA. • Honors Courses & Dual Enrollment Courses are given a 1.0 credit weight. • A is Calculated at a 5.0

  39. Scholarships • Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance • http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org • Florida Financial Aid Applications • Florida Bright Futures Scholarship • Talented 20 Program • State Grant and Scholarship Programs

  40. Gulf Coast High School Scholarship List • www.gulfcoastsharks.com • State/National/Local Scholarships • All linked to district website • Senior Scholarship Presentation • Local Scholarships (02/28/14)

  41. Scholarship Search Engines www.collegeanswer.com www.collegenet.com www.fastaid.com www.fastweb.com www.scholarshiphunter.com www.scholarships.com www.schoolsoup.com See GCHS Web Site for additional search engines and information.

  42. Financial Aid Process Complete a FAFSA form beginning January 1, 2015 Explore Scholarships/Grants/Loans Attend GCHS Financial Aid Night in January 21, 2014 6:30pm or January of 2015

  43. College Athletics Students interested in college athletics need to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. www.ncaa.org $50.00 Application Fee Submit High School Transcript and SAT/ACT Scores

  44. Highlights 1. Keep your grades up. 2. Visit colleges. 3. Take your ACT or SAT this spring. 4. Work on volunteer hours.

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